Papa Bear and Brother Bear are out to get me!!

Brother Bear has wanted a dog forever. He actually wants two dogs. We have been holding him off for a while. For the past year we were able to use the excuse that we couldn't get a dog because the baby was coming. Well now the baby is here, and Brother is not stupid. That could only mean one thing, right?? Dog time!!

Well I have to say, I now have ZERO interest in getting a pet. Although I think dogs are cute and seem fun, they also seem like a lot of work. Sort of like a baby is a lot of work. And we already have a baby....

So for some reason Papa Bear is all the sudden very interested in getting a dog. So now I have both him and Brother Bear breathing down my neck about this dog thing. I think I can hold them off for a while, I'm just not sure how long.

About 2 years ago I really wanted a dog. If we would have just done it then it would be totally different. The dog would already be here, trained and we would be used to life with a dog. I don't have the time or the energy to worry about a dog and it's effect on my house or my schedule.

I guess what I am saying is this...if you are considering getting a dog, get one before you have kids. Establish a life with a dog, get used to each other, get the dog trained. Then have a baby, or two, or three. OR....have kids, then wait until they get older (old enough to help) and then get a dog. We are in neither of these boats, in my opinion our only option is to wait until the kids are older, more independent and able to help if needed. Getting a dog right before, or after having a baby seems like a terrible idea. At least for my family.

For what it is worth, if we were to get a dog, I would REALLY REALLY love a mini golden doodle!!!!!!